This antique adaptation was started at rug camp in January in Florida. Geez, it took long enough, but I did hook lots of other things in the meantime. I just was not happy with the rug. Sue gave me some insight as to why I didn't like it.
THIS!!! The large deer looked like he was wearing a saddle blanket.
Off it went.
Much better! And so close to finally being finished with it.
Sometimes a rug is just painful to finish and I will avoid working on it for weeks (or years 😁). But finally . . .
A good steaming will even out the loops and lumpiness. Then on to the dreaded binding.
Thanks so much for stopping by.
Pug hugs 😊
Lauren
Sue was right about this. Now it looks fantastic with no saddle. I have not been feeling the love with the one rug I started and put it away. Need to re-think some of the colors myself. Guess we all get into a funk now and then with things. Janice
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous rug! I am quite fond of deer, and these two look so sweet.
ReplyDeleteIt is SO much better and looks like a perfectly hooked beautiful rug. I've become to dislike binding a little less as I only work on it during The Five each day. I get my news and the hour is painless that way.
ReplyDeleteSo very nice!!! and you are getting it done with one hand slowing you down a bit. Atta girl!
ReplyDeleteWhat a difference !!! Looks Wonderful Lauren !!! I haven't hooked much at all in weeks ....I need Inspiration !!! I have been pulling weeds & playing in the dirt instead .
ReplyDeleteGreat finish...and, yes, Sue was 101% spot on... I would likely have told you you would never like it no matter how you hooked it because you just don't like deer. ;-) But the shading now is perfect - the graduation to the lighter underbelly is just how the real ones look (at least in these parts).
ReplyDeleteFabulous finish. Love this one a lot. So I guess you can still work your hook without issue?
ReplyDeleteIt looks great. I just finished a rug I started in Nov and did not hook anything else in between. So you are way ahead of me.
ReplyDeleteCathy
It turned out beautiful - and I love it even more now that you have removed the "saddle bag"! lol
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